davidz
Responses from davidz
| Review of IMac Front Row software Hartwerger -- Thanks for the clarification! -- David | |
| Review of IMac Front Row software Hartwerger -- Does MP4 = Apple Lossless? I don't do any downloading, but instead have ripped about 350 CD's using Apple Lossless and it works swell. It compresses to about 40% of original. What problems -- and in what circumstances -- have you exp... | |
| PC audio tweaks? Steev --- It's very possible that the Monster tweak could work. For now I'm just concentrating on getting all of my CD's ripped (I've got about 800). If you do try it, please report back. -- David | |
| PC audio tweaks? I just got an iMac GT connected by a stock usb cable to a Wavelength Brick USB dac. It sounds great -- way better than my Exemplar/Denon that it replaced. Both units sit on my Samson rack, and the DAC is plugged into my BPT power conditioner. (The... | |
| Cerious cables - Proper setup and run in time REgarding hum, FWIW. I have a pair of CT interconnects. When connected between my EXemplar CD player and preamp, no hum. When I demo'd the Wavelength Brick DAC instead of the Exemplar, yes hum. When I popped in Nirvana SL interconnects into the la... | |
| To upgrade cd player?? The slippery slope? You can't go wrong with a Rotel -- I just checked their site & they have a couple of models at $499. I've had a used Rotel for 5 years -- dependable & great sounding. If you want to spend a little more ($599) check out upscaledaudio.com fo... | |
| Lindemann D680, how does it sound? I've had the Lindemann for about 4 weeks now, and am only starting to get an appreciation for what it can do. REgrettably, I have never heard the Zanden, DCS or any of the other current "champs" of digital reproduction. The Lindemann follows in my... | |
| any tried Still Points? I tried the Still Points under my Berning Siegfried 300B amp, and they made a significant difference in the sound, for the better. Greater harmonic richness, soundstaging and "blackness" of the background. I haven't done A/B tests with other produ... | |
| Problems getting the best out of my Berning I have to second R Hirsch's comments about the Stillpoints under the Berning. I put them under my Siegfried and the improvements were big time. I won't repeat all of the praise, but they are a very cost-effective upgrade. They are also user friend... | |
| NOS vs used tubes I would suggest contacting Andy Bouwman at Vintagetubeservices.com He will deliver you some of the most straight-shooting, best-informed, non-BS opinions on the subject. | |
| Integrated Amp for Girlfriend? It may not have tubes or the required "coolosity" but Creek makes some of the best products in the price range. | |
| Anyone know anything about the new Dodson 218 DAC? I've just heard scuttlebutt that the price is about $7k and it's due out this summer. | |
| Shoot-out I would like to see - Berning ZH270 vs. I have to agree with TWL. The Berning Siegfried, after 12+ yrs in this hobby, has blown me away to a place I thought I was too jaded to experience anymore. (I'm using the 300b model, w/ Avantgarde Duos). I haven't heard Atma Sphere gear, or even t... |